Description: The crystal of good purity with few natural clouds. Good surface finish both in- and outside.
China, 18th – 19th century
The washer vigorously carved to depict lingzhi fungi growing from a gnarly stem. Wooden base. (2)
Shape: Sculptural vessel
Dimensions: Length 7,5 cm
Weight: 108, 5 grams
Condition: The rim with one chip and minor nibbling. The small lingzhi with a second chip
Provenance: United Kingdom private collection
Auction results comparison: Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles. Christies, London, 14 May 2010, lot 319. (for a 'bat' brush washer of same material, period and size)
清代水晶雕”靈芝”筆洗
純淨水晶,內外平滑磨光
中國,18-19世紀
品相良好,有些許磨痕
英國私人收藏